Polangui, Albay
SY: 2011-2012
Guidelines for Selective Feeding Programmes in Emergency Situations
A Research Paper
Presented to
Polangui Community College
Polangui, Albay
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Marianne R. Reodique
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher of the “Guidelines for Selective Feeding Programmes in Emergency Situations” would like to extend her gratitude to those in one way as another made this research paper possible.
To Dr. Sancita Penarubia, President of Community College, Principal ofPolangui General Comprehensive High School.
Mrs. Ma. Amelia B. Masindo, Dean of HRM, instructors, fellow students for their generous contribution of the accomplishment of this work.
To my family, my parents for unending support and guidance.
To God, whose mercy and divine assistance is always there to guide in our way to right decision and giving wisdom to pursue our education.
INTRODUCTION
In emergency situations, WFP and UNHCR try to ensure that the food needs of the population are met through the provision of an adequate general ration. However, in certain situations there may be a need to provide additional food for a period of time, to specific groups who are already malnourished and/or are at risk of becoming malnourished. These interventions have to be seen in the context of a general ration being distributed. The impact of Selective Feeding Programmes aimed at compensating for inadequate general rations has proven very limited and not cost-effective. Thus to be effective, the extra ration must be additional to, and not a substitute for, the general ration. National health authorities and NGOs have an important role to play in nutritional interventions. In emergency situations NGOs usually organise and implement Selective Feeding Programmes. They form an integral part of the efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition among young